Planning

UKEF Technical Advisor

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Planning

29 Apr 2021 at 13:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT), acting on behalf of UK Export Finance (UKEF), is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a "UKEF Technical Advisor." This initiative falls under the industry category of technical analysis or consultancy services, specifically related to the oil and gas sector. Interested parties must express their interest by 14th May 2021, as the market engagement is scheduled for the week commencing 17th May 2021, to discuss potential bidding opportunities. The contract involves consulting on the financing of the Offshore Cape Three Points project off the coast of Ghana, with the UKEF loan maturing in 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in technical consultancy and analysis services related to the oil and gas industry. Firms with experience in monitoring and reporting on reservoir and operational performance, as well as those with expertise in managing financial agreements in such projects, will find themselves well-suited to compete. The engagement welcomes expressions of interest from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), enabling a diverse range of businesses to participate in this strategic procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKEF Technical Advisor

Notice Description

None of the provisions of this Early Engagement Notice (EEN) shall be deemed or construed to constitute or imply any commitment or obligation on either party to purchase these services or award a contract. Department for International Trade (DIT), on behalf of UK Export Finance (UKEF) as Contracting Authority, with the technical and commercial support it requires fulfilling its obligations under the finance documents with Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd and others in respect to the secured development financing of Offshore Cape Three Points located offshore Ghana ("the Project"). Technical support will include monitoring and reporting in respect to reservoir performance and operating performance. Commercial support will include monitoring and reporting in respect to the performance of key contracts and markets to which the project is exposed. The project comprised all that is involved in the drilling completion and tie back of multiple wells to a new Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel that was constructed in 2017. All the activities under the original scope of works have been successfully completed. Oil production started in August 2017 and Gas production from the Sankofa field in the (OCTP) Integrated Oil and Gas Project started at the end of June 2018. The TA will be provided with full access to project information available to the lenders, and will be required to highlight and advise UKEF of all material matters in relation to the Project but in particular it will advise in respect to Completion, Annual Redeterminations and, at UKEF's direction, Material Waivers. The TA is required to deliver its reports to comply with the decision-making timeline as set out in the Financial Agreements. The TA should be aware that the door-to-door tenor of the UKEF loan is 7 years with final maturity of the loan in 2028. The TA will be expected to provide a consistent level of service throughout the loan. Additional information: Please express your interest in participating in market engagement by emailing commercialresearchandconsultancy@trade.gov.uk by Friday 14th May 2021. You must clearly state: - the name of your organisation. - contact details, including email addresses and telephone numbers - your availability w/c 17th May for 30 minute calls DIT and UKEF intend to hold joint market engagement during the week commencing 17th May with those who express an interest in potentially bidding for this opportunity. Calls are likely to last no longer than 30 minutes. Further details to be provided once interest has been registered

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01472c13-779c-4a2c-be94-5a995a8ed434
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

76110000 - Services incidental to gas extraction

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
UK Export Finance (UKEF)
Contact Email
kayleigh.price@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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